Maui Skincare Essentials- How to protect your skin in the sun....
Living in the sunshine, we want to enjoy as much nature time as possible. I don’t like to frame being in the sun as bad - I want to live in the sun and take care of my skin whilst doing it. Understanding a few key ingredients will help you build a quiver of products that will keep your skin looking healthy and radiant.
Overall, niacinamide has some pretty impressive evidence that it can help build proteins in the skin and lock in moisture to prevent environmental damage.
Individual benefits include:
Protects against sun damage. Niacinamide can concurrently rebuild healthy skin cells while also protecting them from damage caused by ultraviolet rays.
Treats hyperpigmentation. Research is showing that 5 percent niacinamide concentrations can be helpful in lightening dark spots, maybe because in an increase in collagen production.
Immunity. Niacinamide helps to build Keratin, which is a brilliant type of protein that keeps your skin firm and healthy.
Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles. 5 percent concentration was helpful in reducing some signs of sun damage that come with aging like fine lines and wrinkles.
Protects against oxidative stress. Niacinamide helps build cells in the skin while also protecting them from environmental stresses, such as sunlight, pollution, and toxins.
Lipid barrier. Niacinamide can help your skin grow a ceramide {lipid} barrier which helps retain moisture. This is beneficial for all skin types, especially if you have eczema or mature or sun exposed skin.
Minimizes redness and blotchiness. Niacinamide helps to reduce inflammation, which may help ease redness from acne or eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions.
Minimizes pore appearance. Keeping skin smooth and moisturized and may have a secondary benefit — a natural reduction in pore size over time.
Regulates oil. The benefits of moisture retention aren’t just for those with dry skin types. Niacinimide can also help regulate the amount of oil the sebaceous glands produce and prevent your glands from going into overdrive.
Treats acne. Niacinamide may be helpful in acne, especially inflammatory forms. Over time, you may see fewer lesions and improved skin texture.
This Elta MD sunscreen is the best, light and noursihing, easy to wear and boosts skin texture.
This is why i love Skinceuticals Discoloration Serum formulated with 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, its essential if you live in a sunny climate.
Interestingly many studies on the benefits of niacinamide were done with concentrations less than 5%. Therefore not always necessary to find super high concentrations to get the desired results.
Come on in for a consult. I love to get your skin care optimized.